Incredible !

Reports coming in from Mathare indicate that police and other government administrators who just recently were ordering people to destroy their houses as they watched and who were beating up everyone in sight are now pouring in to rebuild the houses in Mathare. Residents from other areas who have never been to a slum and have been terrified to enter into one are streaming in with food, clothing and building materials. The residents of Mathare themselves are sharing with one another the little they have left. Criminals and hardcore Mungiki members and leaders are handing in their weapons and asking people to forgive them. They have even started giving money towards helping people construct their houses and put their lives back together. This has never happened before in Mathare and maybe never in any place in the world. Peace, hope and laughter have replaced the fear, despair and tears. The world that had seen the death and destruction in Mathare stands amazed at the sudden change. And like a chain reaction this change is moving across the city of Nairobi and into the whole country. Sworn enemies are embracing one another. It is truly incredible.

This has actually not happened but it is not impossible. It can happen if we pull together in prayer, love and support for the people of Mathare. Every one of us can do something to actualize this. Are you doing your bit to make this a reality? Join us for at least five minutes of prayer daily till the 30^th of June. To donate to Mathare and for other support please contact us through our email address at lepta.org@gmail.com